2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport review

1. Ample interior and passenger space 

If your main priority in your next vehicle purchase is a capacious interior, the 2019 Discovery Sport should be your top pick. Step inside the roomy cabin, and you’ll find seating for up to five passengers, with 42 inches of front seat legroom and 37.3 inches of rear seat legroom. This can be increased to seven passengers with an optional third-row seat if required. You’ll also have comfort features like partial leather upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control to enjoy as standard. 

2. Sizable cargo capacity 

Regardless of the number of passengers you have onboard, you’re sure to have space to transport their luggage. In standard five-seat configuration, 32.7 cu-ft of cargo volume is available behind the rear seats, making grocery shopping trips an absolute breeze - especially with the available hands-free power liftgate included on HSE models upwards. Should you require a bit more room for bulkier items, the rear seats are 60/40 split folding, increasing capacity to 66.9 cu-ft. 

3. Two turbocharged engines available 

The 2019 Discovery Sport has two turbocharged four-cylinder engines to choose from, with both offering adequate punch for daily commuting and highway driving. The standard engine produces 237 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque, while HSE and HSE Luxury trims have a more powerful version of this engine as standard, increasing output to 286 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth power delivery. 

4. All-weather and all-terrain ability 

Be it for adventures off the beaten track, or for navigating tricky weather conditions like snow and ice, the 2019 Discovery Sport offers a complete suite of technologies for tackling rough terrain easily. Included as standard on all models is All-Terrain Progress Control, for consistent slow-speed running, as well as Hill Descent Control^® and hill start assist. You also get the Terrain Response^® system, which allows you to adjust various parameters to help with navigating different surfaces.  

5. Numerous tech and driver convenience features 

For tech heads, and for those who desire maximum peace of mind out on the roads, the 2019 Discovery Sport’s loaded feature list will certainly appeal to you. SE trims offer a lot of standard equipment, like rear parking sensors and an eight-inch touchscreen interface, while HSE models add a panoramic sunroof and full leather upholstery for enhanced comfort. Additionally, HSE trims can be had with numerous packages, including the Vision Assist package with blind-spot monitoring, and the Driver Assist Plus package with lane departure warning.